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Author Archives: David Burton

David Burton has served as a County Engagement Specialist with University of Missouri Extension for over 20 years. To learn more about his "Engaged Neighbor" program, go online to https://extension.missouri.edu or contact him by email burtond@missouri.edu or telephone at (417) 881-8909.

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Opinion: Springfield area needs more ‘hopeful neighborhoods’

by David Burton March 3, 2023February 22, 2023

The Greater Springfield Board of Realtors (GSBOR) Community Development Committee hosted a workshop Feb. 2, introducing the concepts of a hopeful neighborhood and discover ways for local Realtors to make a positive difference in neighborhoods.

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Opinion: What do we want in a good neighbor?

by David Burton January 27, 2023January 27, 2023
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Opinion: Want to decrease division and rebuild community trust? Find a ‘third place’ near you

by David Burton December 30, 2022December 23, 2022
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Opinion: ‘Small-town feel’ is about connectedness, applies to your community

by David Burton December 2, 2022December 20, 2022
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Opinion: Lasagna Love seeks local volunteers to support culture of kindness

by David Burton November 4, 2022November 22, 2022
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Opinion: Need a wrench? Springfield’s tool library is model for neighborhoods and other towns

by David Burton September 30, 2022September 30, 2022
Left: Volunteers add tags of sponsors to each individual rose. Top right: a resident appreciates the gift of flowers. Bottom right: A family prepares to deliver roses to neighbors.
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Column: Springfield, Republic leading debut efforts for Good Neighbor Week

by David Burton September 2, 2022September 22, 2022
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Column: Emergencies are good reason to get to know your neighbors

by David Burton August 5, 2022September 22, 2022
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Column: I was a great neighbor until I discovered that I was not

by David Burton July 1, 2022June 30, 2022
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Column: Greene County addresses poor state of “neighboring” with Engaged Neighbor program

by David Burton June 3, 2022June 7, 2022

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